Principles of medical liability and practice in medical imaging]

Radiologists are liable for all aspects of their practice, from the indication of an examination to the radiology report and follow-up, as well as for providing information and recommendations. They are liable for their decisions and actions. They are liable for their competence and continuous medical education. They are also liable for their own equipment and staff. In cases of litigation, the liability of a radiologist may be questioned. Four types of procedures must been known: penal, civil, administrative and disciplinary.     

The computer in office medical practice

There will continue to be change and evolution in the medical office environment. As voice recognition systems continue to improve, instant creation of office notes with the absence of dictation may be commonplace. As medical and computer technology evolves, we must continue to evaluate the many new computer systems that can assist us in our clinical office practice.     

Communicating risk information in medical practice.

The public's preceptions about the risks of radiation are adversely influenced by the many negative reports by the media on the hazards of all radiation. As a result, patients express concern about the risks of radiation from radiologic examinations. Radiologists are well positioned to dispel these fears because of their training and their access to and ability to interpret information from scientific organizations specifically concerned with the determination of radiation risk. To do this, radiologists must be willing to communicate with patients and be accessible. Pamphlets and handouts can be given to anxious patients before examinations. In direct interaction with patients, the radiologist must listen to them and be prepared to address their concerns, especially those about repeat examinations, exposure during pregnancy, inadvertent exposure of the fetus, exposure of children, use of radiation in research, and misadministration of radionuclides. In addition, radiologists can help patients by educating referring physicians, other medical staff, and nurses. They can also reach the public by being a spokesperson at meetings of local organizations or by accepting opportunities to speak to the media. All these efforts help counteract negative perceptions aroused by the media.     

关于医学生外科临床实习质量的探讨

外科是一门实践性很强的学科，如何培养实用型医学人才是摆在我们面前的首要问题。本文分析了外科临床实习中存在的问题，并提出一些应对措施。     

Liability in medical practice: A reference guide

Blackman, N. S. and Bailey, C. P. (Harwood Academic Publishers, New York, 1990), 475 pages, $41.00.